Wisconsin State Senate — District 17Certified ballot
Howard Marklein
Is Howard Marklein on the November 3 ballot?
Howard Marklein is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wisconsin State Senate — District 17, as the incumbent. One other candidate is on the ballot.
As printed · ballot order
- Howard Marklein· this pageRepublicanIncumbent
- Jenna JacobsonDemocratic
ⓘ What do the party and ideology labels mean?
On the ballot, partisan candidates run under a party — in Wisconsin almost always Democratic or Republican, with the occasional third-party or independent candidate. Words like progressive, conservative, libertarian, or democratic socialist are labels people use to describe themselves, not separate parties on the ballot. A label is a starting point; each candidate's sourced positions show where they actually stand.
How we do this →ⓘ What is a voting record showing me?
A roll-call vote is a recorded yes/no vote in the legislature; 'aye' means yes and 'no' means no. A 'deciding vote' is one that changed the outcome. These are the candidate's actual recorded votes, linked to the official record.
How we do this →Voting record
Recorded floor votes Howard Marklein cast in the Wisconsin Legislature, newest first, across the 2025 session, 2023 session. Every entry links to its official roll call and the full bill. We don’t rate or score votes.
551
Recorded votes
535
Voted yes
16
Voted no
100%
Participation
0 did not vote
Wisconsin Watch’s questionnaire
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, asked candidates for this office the same questions.
Wisconsin Watch’s guide shows no response. See Howard Marklein’s page on Wisconsin Watch
Source: Wisconsin Watch 2026 Voter Guide, through Voter Guide Commons. That copy was last updated August 20, 2026; BadgerBrief checked it October 13, 2026. Whether a candidate answered is as the guide reports it.
Political ads about Howard Marklein
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Howard Marklein is our man in the middle getting things done for Wisconsin families. Click here to learn more!
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Howard Marklein is our man in the middle getting things done for Wisconsin families. Click here to learn more!
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I recently voted to approve additional funds to clean-up PFAS and ensure every Wisconsinite has reliable access to clean drinking water. Watch the video to learn more!
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I recently voted to approve additional funds to clean-up PFAS and ensure every Wisconsinite has reliable access to clean drinking water. Watch the video to learn more!
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Howard understands what people with diabetes face because he has diabetes too. Joellen is a nurse practitioner who works in advanced diabetes management. Listen to her talk about how Howard has advocated for people with diabetes and has advanced policies that improve access to care and treatment.
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Howard Marklein delivered a bipartisan state budget that cut taxes and funded our shared priorities like hospitals, schools, and roads. Jenna Jacobson voted no.
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I listened to the concerns from my constituents and introduced legislation to give local communities a say in the development of large scale wind and solar projects. Unfortunately, my opponent voted no when she had the chance. Watch the video to learn more!
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Jenna Jacobson: Manhattan and Silicon Valley's choice for State Senate. Wisconsinites should decide our elected officials, not donors from New York and California.
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Did you know? Jenna Jacobson adds her name to bills after they've already been signed into law, doing nothing and then taking credit for someone else's work. That's politics at its worst.
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Did you know? Jenna Jacobson adds her name to bills after they've already been signed into law, doing nothing and then taking credit for someone else's work. That's politics at its worst.
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Jenna Jacobson: Manhattan and Silicon Valley's choice for State Senate. Wisconsinites should decide our elected officials, not donors from New York and California.
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In the state budget, I led the effort to secure an additional $1 billion per year for our local hospitals and clinics. This keeps healthcare facilities open in our communities. Unfortunately, my opponent opposed this much needed funding. I will continue to support our local hospitals and clinics in the future. Watch the video to learn more!
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I had a great day in Lancaster today knocking on doors and connecting with voters!
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Howard Marklein led the effort to eliminate the sales tax on your utility bill, saving you 5%. Jenna Jacobson voted no.
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During this campaign, you've heard a lot about data centers. Unfortunately, my position has been misrepresented by my opponent. I believe data centers should: 1. Be subject to local control; 2. Pay for their own electricity; and 3. Have no long-term negative effect on the environment. Watch the video to learn more!
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It was great to be in Platteville this week knocking on doors and connecting with voters!
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Property taxes are skyrocketing across Wisconsin. Jenna Jacobson supports the Governor's reckless 400-year veto that is causing additional strain on family budgets.
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I am honored to receive an endorsement from the Wisconsin State Journal for my re-election to the State Senate. As a farm kid from Spring Green and CPA, I am proud to be recognized as someone who watches the checkbook, works across the aisle to solve problems, and can be an independent voice in the Legislature. Thank you to the State Journal for this endorsement as I continue working to earn your vote on November 3. See the comments for the full endorsement!
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Howard Marklein introduced legislation to give local communities a say in the development of large scale wind and solar projects. Jenna Jacobson sided with developers and utility companies and voted no when she had the chance.
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It was a perfect fall day to knock on doors in Darlington today!
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